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We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a full time basis. The successful applicant will work 17 hours per week from 8:00am-6:00pm on Tuesdays and 8:00am-5:00pm on Wednesdays Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
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Planning Officer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Planning positions, please note that reserve lists will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Planning positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Newry for 18 months. Job Summary To provide managerial, professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and to carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Location Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick or Greenbank Council Offices, Newry Salary PO1, SCP 29 - 32, £39,862- £42,839 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Activity Officer
*** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application *** Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: The postholder will assist the Sports Development Manager with the development and implementation of the Council strategies and the department business plan, all within their area of responsibility and budgets. They will be responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of programmes and activities, including the supporting of groups in order to improve access to sport and physical activity for minority participants to ensure objectives and targets are met as set by the relevant governing bodies and institutions. Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Activity Officer please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Activity Officer positions across the Council District. Hours of work: 36 hours per week. Duration of appointment: Permanent. Work Pattern: Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Location: Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick or Newry Leisure Centre, newry The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Sustainability Officer
** Please read the Sustainability Officer Candidate Information document before completing your application ** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Sustainability Officer please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Sustainability Officer positions across the Council District for a period of 12 months. Job Summary To develop, implement and monitor a Sustainable Development Strategy and Action Plan for the Council area, ensuring the Council complies with its sustainable development statutory duty and promotes the principles of sustainable development to the public, businesses, schools, community groups and Council. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Location Location is Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick or Council Offices, Greenbank, Newry. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary PO2 SCP 31-34, currently £41,771 - £45,091 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Clerical Officer
An Overview of An Garda Síochána An Garda Síochána: Ag Coinneáil Daoine Sábháilte – Keeping People Safe An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland, comprised of approximately 14,000 Garda Members, 3,400 Garda Staff and 350 Garda Reserves. With a dual role and responsibility for the provision of policing services, and protecting the security of the State, An Garda Síochána is committed to delivering a responsive, effective and efficient service, that meet the needs of our communities. The organisation was established over 100 years ago at the inception of the state, and has a proud history of delivering community policing. In order to build upon this strong foundation, An Garda Síochána must continue to evolve, responding as a modern police and security service to the changing face of crime, vulnerability, population and citizen expectation. An Garda Síochána is charged with delivering on the key commitments made within the Programme for Government. In support of such, the organisation is growing at scale, with the effective use of Garda resources and capabilities as a key focus area. An Garda Síochána has delivered on a significant organisational transformation programme including the introduction of cutting-edge technology, new methods of working and the biggest change to its structure in its history. The introduction of a Garda Board is supporting the organisation in becoming more agile and adaptive, while a new Policing and Community Safety Authority is supporting the effective provision and continuous improvement of policing services. These developments and more mean it is a particularly exciting time to join An Garda Síochána and the organisation is determined to recruit the best talent to help deliver its ambitious programme of work. An Garda Síochána seeks to employ permanent Clerical Officers and Temporary Clerical Officers nationwide in An Garda Síochána. Following the completion of the competition, a panel will be established, which will remain in place for 2 years from the date it is first created. The responsibilities of the Clerical Officers may vary depending on the assigned department within An Garda Síochána. The role encompasses a range of administrative and operational support tasks, contributing to the efficient delivery of services across the organisation. Responsibilities Where probation is suspended, An Garda Síochána will notify you of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation, a serving member of Garda staff in An Garda Síochána immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an employee will return to a vacancy in their former grade. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross including lunch breaks, or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The Organisation of Working Time Act The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 will apply, where appropriate, to this employment. Headquarters Headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department/organisation. When required to travel on official duty the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to rates to be advised per the Garda Staff Handbook. Duties The employee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the position which may be assigned from time to time. The employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties or conflict with their role. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for this position is 22 days rising to 23 days after 5 years’ service, 24 days after 10 years’ service, 25 days after 12 years’ service and 26 days after 14 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. The annual leave for the temporary positions will be on a pro rata basis. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick leave will apply in accordance with the provisions of An Garda Síochána Sick Leave Policy. Where an employee is eligible for Illness Benefit (IB), they must comply with the procedures for claiming IB from the Department of Social Protection and must confirm that they have mandated the IB payment directly to An Garda Síochána. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in An Garda Síochána at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered an appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a full time basis. The successful applicant will work 38 hours per week from 8:00am-5:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00am-6:00pm on Tuesdays and 8:00am-1:00pm on Fridays. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Manufacturing Supervisor
Job Overview Norbrook laboratories are now seeking to recruit Manufacturing Supervisors who are responsible for managing a team of people in all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce products complying with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality and Environmental Health and Safety systems. This role will improvethe performance of the Production department providing supervision and support. Applicants who have applied for this position in the past 6 months need not reapply. Main Activities/Tasks SAFETY • Understand and follow the company’s Health & Safety policies. • Comply with the environmental management system and minimise environmental impact where possible. • Ensure a ‘safe culture’ and an appreciation of the materials, processes and systems is embedded within the organisation. • Coordinate and plan the smooth running of the department. • Supervise a team of operators ensuring that production goals and targets are met. • Provide input into the systems and procedures to ensure the efficient running of the production department. • Maximise output and efficiency while looking for opportunities to drive improvements. • Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on the status of manufacturing and packing operations, alerting the senior management of any issues which may impact on finished product quantities and availabilities. • Ensure products are produced according to the appropriate Production Control Record in order to obtain the required quality. • Ensure operatives maintain all records (e.g. Production Control Records, training records and log books). • Ensure documentation is signed and countersigned at each stage of the process as required. • Create and review procedures and documentation associated with the manufacturing process for commercial products. • Ensure cleaning of equipment and facilities is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures to avoid contamination. • Liaise with other departments such as Engineering, Process Excellence, Validations and Quality to ensure all production equipment and areas are fully compliant with all GMP and customer requirements. • Actively engage in continuous improvement programs ensure that all manufacturing activities are carried out in the most cost effective manner, minimising reject levels and maximising yields to ensuring that daily production targets and annual departmental goals are met. • Ensure that team members are aware of issues which may affect them doing their duties and that information disseminates throughout the department. • Assume responsibility for assigned Operational and Compliance metrics. • Undertake any other duties, which may be assigned by Senior Management. OPERATIONAL • Assist in the day to day running of the Norbrook production facility. QUALITY • Comply with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality System. • Ensure that a ‘quality culture’ and an appreciation of the quality system is embedded within the organisation. • Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring product is manufactured within the defined parameters of the Quality Management System. Where deviations occur suggest and implement CAPAs. • Participate in investigations and suggest CAPAs for manufacturing issues. • Ensure all documentation (e.g. production control records, log books, training records etc) are completed in line with good manufacturing practices and expectations. • Ensure all assigned quality events (e.g. deviations, complaints, CAPAs, change controls etc) are addressed in a timely manner. • Identify true root cause in all quality related investigations to prevent reoccurrence and improve compliance, product quality and safety. • Perform regular internal compliance audits against the appropriate regulations to ensure an audit ready Production facility. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT • Manage one shift on various shift rotations, which may include but is not limited to three shift patterns or four shift continental style shift patterns. • Manage assigned personnel and provide feedback where required. • Work to build strong cohesive teams both within the department and cross departments within the company. LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT • Ensure training has been received in relation to specific duties. • Ensure that all operators are adequately trained and are competent in the tasks they are undertaking. • Actively engage in an individual development / personnel improvement plan. • Actively engage in the continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. 6S, Pyramid boards etc). CORPORATE • Work towards the company mission, strategy and culture. Essential Criteria: • 4 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. • 1+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment • Ability to prioritise and meet targets. • Experience in training & developing team members • Experience in following disciplinary processes • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written • Flexibility to meet the needs of the business • Proficient in all Microsoft packages Desirable Criteria: • Experience of working in a regulated environment • Planning resources to meet targets • Experience of controlling production documentation processes (including a document management system). • Structured problem solving experience • Experience of documentation associated with a quality management system • Experience of working in a Pharma Manufacturing environment Duration: Full Time, Permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Additional Information: • Previous unsuccessful applicants in the last 6 months are not eligible for application • Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. • We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Benefits: • Free Life Assurance • Company Pension Scheme • Healthcare cash plan • 32 days annual leave • Wedding Leave • Company Sick Pay • Employee well-being initiatives • Employee Assistance Programme • On-site free parking • Canteen Facilities • Employee Perks scheme • Employee Recognition scheme • Career development opportunities
Grade VII - ICT Infrastructure Administrator
Details of Service The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: • Child Protection and Welfare • Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services • Alternative Care • Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption • Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) • Children’s Service Regulation • Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie About Tusla ICT Tusla ICT provide the innovation, systems and support to assist the Agency in delivering its services for children and families as well as achieving its business and strategic objectives. Tusla has one of the largest ICT networks in the Irish Public Service, with approximately 6,000 users and 300 office/centre locations. The ICT directorate are responsible for delivering the following functions: ICT Networks, Server and Storage Management; Cyber Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; 0365 and Cloud Management; Application Development; Digital Transformation and Support; Data and Information Management; ICT Service Delivery; ICT Business Support, Governance and ICT Programme Management. Purpose of Role The ICT Server Administrator will work as part of the ICT Infrastructure team to develop and maintain Tusla’s ICT Server and Storage environments. Reporting Relationship The successful applicant will report to the ICT Infrastructure Manager or other relevant manager. Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities The role requires an experienced server administrator with strong technical skillset in Windows Server, Active Directory, Storage and related server environment management technologies. Servers • Develop and Administer Tusla’s windows server environment. This includes the deployment of servers, upgrade of servers, daily checks, preventative and reactive maintenance, OS updates. • Develop and Administer Tusla’s VMware environment. This includes guest deployment, daily checks and resource pool administration. • Develop and Administer Tusla’s Physical server environment. This includes the deployment of servers, upgrade of servers, daily checks, preventative and reactive maintenance, and system updates. • Support ongoing server monitoring and handling of alerts. This includes use of monitoring tools such as Solarwinds, CloudIQ, EcoStructure, Qualys, Sophos etc. Storage • Develop and Administer Tusla’s storage environment. This includes daily checks, LUN provisioning, and coordinating updates. • Support ongoing monitoring and handling of alerts. Backup and Replication • Develop and Administer Tusla’s backup systems (Commvault). This includes daily checks, adding and removing servers. • Support ongoing monitoring and handling of alerts. • Liaising with third-party partner on issues and upgrades, etc. General • Support Level 2/3 infrastructure troubleshooting. • Work as part of project teams in assisting with the delivery of various ICT infrastructure initiatives. • Communication with vendors regarding the support of systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and implement best practices. • Administer Tusla’s Active Directory infrastructure including Group Policy management. • Administer server and client patch management. • Administer network and security environments. • Vulnerability Management (Detect and Remediate). • Support the infrastructure team with general administrative tasks as needed. • Interacting with users/staff/vendors around installations & support issues. • Contribute to the documentation of processes and procedures. • Aid in testing and documentation of same for new technology rollouts. • Develop and Maintain Daily Auditable Checks and run books. • Other infrastructure duties as required. Relationship Management and Collaboration • Work as part of the infrastructure team in developing and maintaining a technical environment that is secure, highly available and fit for use. • Work in collaboration with the ICT Service Delivery team and the other ICT Teams as required to support data related tier 3 support, incident management and problem management issues. • Work with external vendors and other ICT Staff in delivering infrastructure related initiatives. Resource Management • If applicable, to train, supervise, and evaluate staff in their respective roles on the infrastructure team. • If applicable, ensuring that the appropriate performance management frameworks are implemented for any assigned staff. Health & Safety • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have a third level qualification in ICT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline. • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in administering ICT infrastructure environments. • Excellent technical skills and experience in Microsoft Windows Server and VMWare ESXI. • Excellent Knowledge and experience of managing SANs and Backup Systems. • The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require a current driving licence and access to appropriate transport as the post will involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage for each individual post. The purpose of this campaign is to fill immediate urgent vacancies and it is expected that panel placements will cease if expressions are not received within the appropriate processes. Appointment as an employee of the Child & Family Agency is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: 01/08/2025: €60,013, €61,479, €63,192, €64,911, €66,636, €68,176, €69,745, €71,272, €72,788, €75,397, €78,015 LSIs LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the max, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI (where applicable). The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience - more information available in Appendix 5. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is currently a serving civil or public servant. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is: 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks, or proportion of same for fixed term /specified purpose contracts, where applicable shall apply from the commencement of employment, during which the contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this contract. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks or proportion of same for fixed term/specified purpose contracts, where applicable. Confirmation of appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probationary period, for permanent contracts. Where you have already completed a probationary period with the Child and Family Agency, Health Service Executive, Local Authority, and there is no break in service, no period of probation applies. Responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) The safety and welfare of children and young people is a key priority for Tusla – Child and Family Agency. All employees of Tusla are required to be vigilant to any concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and to bring them to the attention of the Tusla Designated Person in a timely manner, in keeping with the Tusla – Child and Family Agency Child Protection policies. National Standards for Children and Family Services Employees must have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards ( https://www.hiqa.ie/areas-we-work/childrens-services ) and / or the Adoption Authority of Ireland Standards as they apply to the role. All Employees must be aware of their responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017). Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale NOTE THIS SECTION REFERS TO POSTS AT €79,847 PLUS Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below. A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of Tusla and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ Appendix 1 (i) EEA Nationals EEA nationals who do not require work permits / visas / authorizations are nationals of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. (ii) Non-European Economic Area Applicants Who Reside Within the State In order that we can process your application it will be necessary for you to submit the following scanned documentation:
Animal Technican
Job Overview Applications are invited for the position of an Animal Technician within the Research and Development department. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Clinical Veterinary Surgeon. He/she will care for a number of species on a daily basis including handling, feeding and recording of data associated with their care in accordance with the quality standards set by the company. Main Activities/Tasks Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
